In this truthfully honest episode, Shaun and Richard discuss the art of leadership for today's and tomorrow's world, and how mindfulness can be a huge advantage for any serious leader.  They reflect on their own leadership journey, from young boys, to when Richard and Shaun first met in 2010 when Richard was the Leadership Coach at the Western Bulldogs FC, AFL.   Shaun outlines his experience of being a leader, throughout most of his elite sports career, sharing some of the lessons he has gained from being exposed to different leadership styles and in complicated situations, both on and off the field.  Richard then walks you through his '7 Levels of Leadership' model and gives real-life activities on how you can fast track your leadership skills and influence, which he uses with his clients successfully all around the world. ---  We would like to thank our valued sponsor, Quality Mind Global.  Access your free Energy & Life Scorecard here -> https://www.qualitymindglobal.com/  Download the FREE QM app today.  Google Play App - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.qualitymind&hl=en  App Store - https://apps.apple.com/au/app/quality-mind-global/id1273877872

In this fascinating episode, Shaun and Richard offer proven techniques and ideas on how to manipulate energy so it works in your favor to maximize peak performance.   Also, they touch on... - The 3 secrets to creating high levels of energy via the mind.  - What is energy?  - What blocks energy?  - How every thought and feeling is either depleting or renewing energy.   - How to unearth new levels of energy made available by unblocking the mind.  - Success stories of athletes that have tapped into these new levels of energy.  - Shaun talks about how he has successfully manipulated energy to his favor, which has not only prolonged his career at 32 years old but how it has been critical to his consistent game-day performances.  - In closing, Richard offers a 9 minute 'High Vibration, High Energy Walking' meditation to finish with.  --- We would like to thank our valued sponsor, Quality Mind Global.  Access your free Energy & Life Scorecard here -> https://www.qualitymindglobal.com/ Download the FREE QM app today. Google Play App - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.qualitymind&hl=en App Store - https://apps.apple.com/au/app/quality-mind-global/id1273877872

In this episode, Shaun and Richard dive into the meaning of 'confidence'. Where does it start? Why do we lose it so easily sometimes? And how to gain instant confidence, no matter what the circumstances, even if you're feeling it's not possible. Richard has also added his 3 minute 'Athlete Pregame' visualization audio track (direct from QM app) for listeners to listen to before they are about to perform or do anything that requires a focused and confident approach.  --- We would like to thank our valued sponsor, Quality Mind Global. https://www.qualitymindglobal.com/ Please download the FREE QM app today. Google Play App - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.qualitymind&hl=en App Store - https://apps.apple.com/au/app/quality-mind-global/id1273877872

This is the final of the four-part series that is focussed on how to help our listeners to get the absolute most out of your life and sporting career when it comes to mindfulness and mind management.  In this episode, Shaun and Richard again dive deep on personal experiences and stories on how they have been using the tools and tips offered as they go about consciously designing their lives.  Richard shares the 5 steps process on how to consciously create your desired reality as quickly as possible and Shaun lays bare the reason WHY here is here on the planet, his purpose at the moment, and goals he wants to achieve. Towards the end of the podcast, Richard then guides you through a 6-minute 'Set Your Intentions' meditation. ***Please do not listen to the meditation whilst driving a car or operating machinery*** To recap the four series here is what was covered off... Episode 7.1 - The Journey from Child to Master: First, Your Program Needs To Change Episode 7.2 - The Role of the Body, Mind & Soul for Elite Performance  Episode 7.3 - Cleaning Down  --- We would like to thank our valued sponsor, Quality Mind Global. https://www.qualitymindglobal.com/ Please download the FREE QM app today. Google Play App - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.qualitymind&hl=en App Store - https://apps.apple.com/au/app/quality-mind-global/id1273877872

In this episode Shaun & Richard interview Carol Fox. Carol, named as an Australian Financial Review 100 Woman of Influence Carol has worked with thousands of people in her roles as an Executive Coach, University lecturer, Conference Speaker, and Facilitator in the Personal & Professional Development Industry collaborating with all levels of Sport and Government Agencies. With a rich sporting background, Carol was an Ambassador for the ICC T20 Women’s  World Cup 2020 Game where we saw our Australian team win in front of a record crowd, She is also: -> President of Women Sport Australia the peak advocacy body for equality for all women in sport -> Mentor and Facilitator - AFLW She Can Coach Project -> Co -Patron of the AFL premiership players Club -> Victoria University Women in Sport Research Ambassador -> Mentor Life Saving Victoria – Young Leaders Program -> Author of Confident Communication for Leaders – how to be confident Anywhere, Anytime with Anyone ---- We would like to thank our valued sponsor, Quality Mind Global. https://www.qualitymindglobal.com/ Please download the FREE QM app today. Google Play App - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.qualitymind&hl=en App Store - https://apps.apple.com/au/app/quality-mind-global/id1273877872

Welcome to episode 7.3, the long awaiting and requested episode to date. Over the next 38 minutes, Richard and Shaun dive deep into why 'cleaning down' is the most critical part of performing consistency. They then share proven techniques for anyone to use to ensure the body and the mind are balanced. ---- We would like to thank our valued sponsor, Quality Mind Global. https://www.qualitymindglobal.com/ Please download the FREE QM app today. Google Play App - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.qualitymind&hl=en App Store - https://apps.apple.com/au/app/quality-mind-global/id1273877872

Shaun & Richard follow on from episode 7.1. In this episode 7.2, the hosts go into great detail about the role of the Body, the Mind & the Soul. Richard outlines the unique characteristics of both the Child mind and the Master mind, and the impact they both have on our energy levels and overall outlook on life. Shaun re-lives a time in 2019 where both his Child & his Master were at play and the subsequent impact they both had on his performance during a big Friday night game for North Melbourne Football Club, AFL.  Richard then takes the listeners on a journey to rediscover their dreams and identify the fears that may have prevented these dreams from coming to fruition. Richard then runs an activity to help listeners to reprogram their minds and lives, and finally bring dormant dreams to life. ---- We would like to thank our valued sponsor, Quality Mind Global. https://www.qualitymindglobal.com/ Please download the FREE QM app today. Google Play App - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.qualitymind&hl=en App Store - https://apps.apple.com/au/app/quality-mind-global/id1273877872

Shaun & Richard interview John White from HeartMath Institute. HeartMath self-regulation technology is based on over 29 years of scientific research on the psychophysiology of performance stress, resilience, and the interactions between the heart and brain in everyday life and for athletes.   HeartMath technology is currently being used as a secret weapon to 19 NBL teams throughout the US plus many many more sports teams and elite athletes globally. Why? Quite simply the methodology founded by HeartMath naturally increases human EPO levels, performance, and happiness amongst many other groundbreaking benefits.  Most of us have been taught in school that the heart is constantly responding to "orders" sent by the brain in the form of neural signals. However, it is not as commonly known that the heart actually sends more signals to the brain than the brain sends to the heart! Moreover, these heart signals have a significant effect on brain function—influencing emotional processing as well as higher cognitive faculties such as performance, stress, attention, perception, memory, and problem-solving. In other words, not only does the heart respond to the brain, but the brain continuously responds to the heart.  Be warned... this is a captivating interview that will allow you to understand how modern-day science can impact elite performance via the heart... Bring a notepad and pen!  ----  We would like to thank our valued sponsor, Quality Mind Global. https://www.qualitymindglobal.com/  Please download the FREE QM app today.  Google Play App - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.qualitymind&hl=en  App Store - https://apps.apple.com/au/app/quality-mind-global/id1273877872

This is the first of a four-part series titled 'The Journey from Child to Master'. Richard kicks things off sharing science-based theories on why change can be so difficult. He then provides tools and techniques that he and his Mind Mentors use to help people quickly transform their lives for the better. Shaun also reflects on his journey implementing the techniques. --- Thank you to our sponsor, Quality Mind Global. https://www.qualitymindglobal.com/ Google Play App - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.qualitymind&hl=en App Store - https://apps.apple.com/au/app/quality-mind-global/id1273877872

In this episode, Shaun and Rich chat about what the world looks like today during the epidemic that is the coronavirus, and what the world may look like when we return to normal living. Shaun gives his tips and tools to help maximize your day during COVID-19, while Richard breaks down what the new leader will look like for the future. Thank you to our sponsor, Quality Mind Global. https://www.qualitymindglobal.com/  Google Play App - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.qualitymind&hl=en  App Store - https://apps.apple.com/au/app/quality-mind-global/id1273877872